Light-emitting wheel bright decoration control system and method and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a light-emitting wheel brightening control system and method and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle brightening. The system comprises a brightening element, a light-emitting element and a controller; wherein the bright decoration element is arranged on a spoke of a wheel, the light-emitting element is arranged in the bright decoration element, the controller is electrically connected with the light-emitting element, and the controller is used for carrying out logic control on the light-emitting element according to the use requirement of a user or vehicle state information. According to the invention, highlight display of the wheels of the vehicle can be realized, the vehicle is more convenient to find, the dynamic light sensing effect of the wheels during remote unlocking is realized, the vehicle is more attractive, and better visual experience and driving fun can be provided for a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle brightening, and more specifically, to a luminous wheel brightening control system, method and vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Cars, as an important part of modern life, have changed from a luxury item in the past to a daily means of transportation for many families today, greatly facilitating people's travel and promoting the rapid development of society. However, with the rapid growth of vehicle ownership, a series of new challenges and problems have also emerged.

[0003] In large parking lots, underground garages in shopping malls, or crowded parking lots in scenic spots during holidays, car owners often face difficulties in finding their vehicles quickly due to complex environments, poor lighting, and similar layouts. This not only wastes time, but can also cause anxiety.

[0004] In response to the above problems, existing technologies have certain limitations. For example, in terms of quick car search, although some intelligent systems can provide a certain degree of help, they still need to rely on external devices and pre-recorded information, which to a certain extent limits the breadth and convenience of their application. In terms of visual experience, existing technologies cannot achieve dynamic control of wheel finishing elements, and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to different usage scenarios and driver needs, thus limiting the performance of the vehicle in different environments and the visual enjoyment of the user. Summary of the invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a luminous wheel brightening control system, method and vehicle to solve the aforementioned limitations in rapid vehicle finding, the inability to achieve dynamic control of wheel brightening elements, and the inability to flexibly adjust according to different usage scenarios and driver needs, thereby limiting the performance of the vehicle in different environments and the user's visual enjoyment.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a luminous wheel brightening control system, comprising a brightening element, a light-emitting element and a controller; wherein the brightening element is arranged on a spoke of a wheel, the light-emitting element is arranged inside the brightening element, the controller is electrically connected to the light-emitting element, and the controller is used to perform logical control on the light-emitting element according to user usage requirements or vehicle status information.

[0007] Optionally, the luminous wheel finishing control system further includes an energy storage structure, which is electrically connected to the light-emitting element and the controller respectively, and the energy storage structure receives instructions from a user through the controller to adjust a working state of the energy storage structure.

[0008] Optionally, the energy storage structure is configured as a rechargeable battery pack, which is charged by solar panels or the vehicle's own power system.

[0009] Optionally, the bright decoration element has an outer cover, the outer cover adopts a light-transmissive polyester plastic structure, and the surface of the outer cover is coated with fluorocarbon paint.

[0010] Optionally, the bright decoration element has a light sensor, which is used to detect the light intensity of the vehicle's environment. The light sensor is connected to the controller, and the controller automatically adjusts the brightness or color of the light-emitting element according to the detection information of the light sensor.

[0011] Optionally, the controller is also connected to a driving system of the vehicle, and the controller automatically adjusts the working state of the light-emitting element by reading driving data of the vehicle.

[0012] Optionally, the light emitting element is an LED lamp bead.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling luminous wheel brightening, comprising the following steps:

[0014] Receiving a vehicle key status signal or a vehicle driving status signal through a controller;

[0015] The light emitting element is controlled to perform different logic controls based on the vehicle key status signal or the vehicle driving status signal, specifically including:

[0016] When the controller receives a vehicle search signal sent by a vehicle key, the controller controls the light emitting element to display in a highlight mode;

[0017] When the controller receives an unlocking signal from the vehicle key, the light emitting element is controlled to form a light-sensing animation effect, including but not limited to the effects of gradually flashing at different angles, flashing at the same time, and extinguishing;

[0018] When the controller receives a lock signal from the vehicle key, it controls the light emitting element to produce a gradual change effect of first bright and then dark, so as to indicate that the vehicle has been successfully locked and provide visual feedback;

[0019] When the controller receives the vehicle speed signal, it controls the light emitting element to produce a variety of brightening effects according to the vehicle speed, including but not limited to:

[0020] When the vehicle is moving slowly, a soft and continuously changing light effect is set by the light emitting element;

[0021] When the vehicle starts or stops, a short and eye-catching light effect is set by the light-emitting element;

[0022] When the vehicle is running at high speed, a smooth and dynamic light effect is set by the light emitting element.

[0023] According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle, on which the luminous wheel finishing control system according to the first aspect of the present invention is installed.

[0024] The luminous wheel brightening control system, method and vehicle disclosed in the present invention have the following technical effects:

[0025] The light-emitting element is arranged inside the brightening element, and the controller is electrically connected to the light-emitting element. The controller is used to perform logical control on the light-emitting element according to user usage requirements or vehicle status information. The highlight display of the vehicle wheels is realized, and it is more convenient to find the vehicle, especially in dim light conditions; the dynamic light effect of the wheels is realized during remote unlocking, which is more beautiful; it can also have a prompting effect on blind spots such as under the vehicle or wheels, and can provide users with better visual experience and driving pleasure. The light-emitting wheel brightening control scheme of the present invention can automatically adjust the brightness and color of the light-emitting element according to different vehicle states (such as key state, driving state), forming a variety of light effects, such as highlight mode, light animation effect, gradient effect, etc. These light effects not only enhance the visual appeal of the vehicle, but also make the vehicle more conspicuous in the parking lot or on the road, and improve the vehicle's recognition.

[0026] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the layout area distribution of the brightening elements in the luminous wheel brightening control system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the layout area distribution of relevant components in the luminous wheel finishing control system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 A control logic diagram of a method for controlling luminous wheel brightening provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of control logic highlighted in the light-emitting wheel brightening control method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5A schematic diagram of control logic for dynamic display in a method for controlling luminous wheel highlights provided in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0034] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

[0035] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0036] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0037] In the prior art, in order to quickly find a car, it is still necessary to rely on external devices and pre-recorded information, which limits its wide application and convenience. In terms of visual experience, the prior art cannot achieve dynamic control of wheel brightening elements, and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to different usage scenarios and driver needs. The present invention makes it more convenient to find a car by controlling the highlight display of the vehicle wheels; it realizes the dynamic light effect of the wheels when remotely unlocking, which is more beautiful.

[0038] The present invention proposes an embodiment of a luminous wheel brightening control system, specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a bright decoration element, a light-emitting element and a controller; wherein the bright decoration element is arranged on the spoke of the wheel, the light-emitting element is arranged inside the bright decoration element, the controller is electrically connected to the light-emitting element, and the controller is used to perform logical control on the light-emitting element according to user requirements or vehicle status information. Figure 1The green area in the figure is the metal area of ​​the wheel, and the red area is the area where the bright decoration elements can be arranged. It should be noted that the bright decoration elements are arranged on the wheel spokes, which connect the wheel hub and the wheel rim of the wheel and are a very conspicuous part of the wheel structure. The bright decoration elements can be configured as streamlined bright decoration strips, panels with textures or patterns, etc. In addition, in addition to being a carrier of the light-emitting element, the bright decoration element itself also has certain reflective or light-transmitting properties. Even when the light-emitting element is not working, it can create a certain visual effect by reflecting the surrounding light or the vehicle's own light. The controller is electrically connected to the light-emitting element through wires or wireless methods (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi). The controller can receive instructions from the user (such as settings through a mobile phone APP), or read the vehicle's status information (such as vehicle speed, turn signal, brake status, etc.), and accurately control the light-emitting element according to a preset logic algorithm. For example, when the vehicle starts, the wheel brightening elements can light up automatically; when braking, the brightening elements can change to a warning color to alert the following vehicles; the brightness and color can even be adjusted according to changes in vehicle speed, providing the driver with a more immersive driving experience.

[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the light-emitting wheel finishing control system further includes an energy storage structure, which is electrically connected to the light-emitting element and the controller respectively, and the energy storage structure receives instructions from the user through the controller to adjust its working state. It should be noted that the energy storage structure receives instructions from the user through the controller, such as adjusting the light brightness, changing the light-emitting mode, etc., and the controller adjusts the discharge rate and output power of the energy storage structure according to these instructions to meet the needs of the user. The addition of the energy storage structure enables the light-emitting wheel finishing control system to work normally without an external power supply, thereby improving the flexibility and portability of the system.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present invention, the energy storage structure is configured as a rechargeable battery pack, which is charged by solar panels or the vehicle's own power system. Users do not need to frequently charge the system or find an external power source, and can focus more on enjoying the visual effects and driving pleasure brought by the luminous wheels.

[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the brightening element has an outer cover, the outer cover adopts a light-transmitting polyester plastic structure, and the surface of the outer cover is coated with fluorocarbon coating. Among them, polyester plastic is a thermoplastic plastic with excellent performance, and has good light transmittance, weather resistance, chemical corrosion resistance and processing performance. The high light transmittance of polyester plastic can ensure that the light emitted by the light-emitting element fully and evenly penetrates the outer cover to present the best visual effect. Fluorocarbon coating has excellent weather resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance and self-cleaning properties, and can effectively protect the surface of the outer cover from erosion by external factors such as ultraviolet rays, rain, and dirt. The combination of the weather resistance of polyester plastic and the corrosion resistance of fluorocarbon coating enables the outer cover to maintain structural stability and appearance integrity for a long time in harsh environments, thereby extending the service life of the brightening element.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bright decoration element has a light sensor, which is used to detect the light intensity of the environment in which the vehicle is located. The light sensor is connected to a controller, and the controller automatically adjusts the brightness or color of the light-emitting element according to the detection information of the light sensor. The light sensor is connected to the controller through a circuit, and the controller receives the light intensity information from the light sensor in real time, and automatically adjusts the brightness of the light-emitting element according to the detection information of the light sensor. The introduction of the light sensor enables the system to automatically adjust the brightness or color according to the ambient light, thereby providing a more comfortable and intelligent visual effect.

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the controller is also connected to the vehicle's driving system, and the controller automatically adjusts the working state of the light-emitting element by reading the vehicle's driving data. The controller is connected to the vehicle's driving system through a dedicated interface or bus (such as a CAN bus, a LIN bus, etc.), and the controller determines the vehicle's driving state, such as acceleration, deceleration, turning, etc., by processing and analyzing the data read from the driving system, and automatically adjusts the working state of the light-emitting element accordingly. For example, when the vehicle accelerates, the controller can gradually increase the brightness of the light-emitting element to create a more dynamic visual effect; when the vehicle turns, the controller can change the color or brightness distribution of the light-emitting element to indicate the vehicle's driving direction.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present invention, the light-emitting element adopts LED lamp beads. The LED lamp beads are embedded in the bright decoration element and can be monochrome, RGB (three primary colors of red, green and blue, which can be mixed to produce any color) or more complex multi-color LEDs to achieve rich color changes and dynamic effects. The light-emitting element emits light according to the instructions of the controller, which not only enhances the nighttime recognition of the vehicle, but also gives the wheel a personalized dynamic light effect.

[0045] The present invention also proposes a method for controlling luminous wheel brightening, specifically as follows Figure 3 As shown, the following steps are included:

[0046] Receiving a vehicle key status signal or a vehicle driving status signal through a controller;

[0047] Based on the vehicle key status signal or the vehicle driving status signal, the light-emitting element is controlled to perform different logic controls, including:

[0048] When the controller receives the vehicle search signal sent by the vehicle key, the light-emitting element is controlled to display in a high-brightness mode. Figure 4 As shown, the highlight mode can help car owners quickly find their vehicles in the parking lot. The highlight mode can be full brightness, flashing, or a specific pattern display to improve visibility;

[0049] When the controller receives the unlocking signal from the vehicle key, it controls the light-emitting element to form a light-sensing animation effect, including but not limited to the effects of gradual flashing at different angles, flashing at the same time and extinguishing, so as to increase the fun and sense of technology in the unlocking process. Figure 5 As shown, in addition, the light-sensing animation effect can also be synchronized with the vehicle unlocking sound or light to form a more coordinated unlocking experience;

[0050] When the controller receives a lock signal from the vehicle key, it controls the light-emitting element to produce a gradient effect of first bright and then dark to indicate that the vehicle has been successfully locked and provide visual feedback; the gradient effect can be a smooth brightness change or an animation effect with color transition.

[0051] When the controller receives the vehicle speed signal, it controls the light-emitting element to produce a variety of brightening effects according to the vehicle speed, including but not limited to:

[0052] When the vehicle is moving slowly, the light-emitting elements can be used to set soft, continuously changing light effects, such as gradient colors and breathing light effects, to create a comfortable and warm driving atmosphere.

[0053] When the vehicle starts or stops, the light-emitting element can be used to set a short and eye-catching light effect, such as fast flashing, sudden brightness change, etc., to remind surrounding vehicles and pedestrians to pay attention to the dynamic changes of the vehicle;

[0054] When the vehicle is traveling at high speed, smooth and dynamic lighting effects, such as colorful lights and rotating animations, are set through light-emitting elements to enhance the vehicle's sense of dynamism and technology while providing a visual sense of speed.

[0055] The present invention also provides a vehicle, on which the above-mentioned luminous wheel brightening control system is installed. The vehicle owner can customize the brightening effect of the luminous wheel by adjusting the settings of the controller according to his own preferences and needs. The light effect not only increases the driving pleasure, but also can remind surrounding vehicles and pedestrians to pay attention to the dynamic changes of the vehicle to a certain extent, thereby reducing the risk of traffic accidents.

[0056] The above describes in detail the structure, features and effects of the present invention based on the embodiments shown in the drawings, but the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the technical features involved in the above embodiments and their preferred methods can be reasonably combined and matched into a variety of equivalent schemes by those skilled in the art without departing from or changing the design ideas and technical effects of the present invention; therefore, the present invention is not limited to the scope of implementation shown in the drawings, and all changes made in accordance with the concept of the present invention, or modifications to equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, which still do not exceed the spirit covered by the specification and drawings, should be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A luminous wheel brightening control system, characterized in that: It includes a decorative element, a light-emitting element and a controller; wherein the decorative element is arranged on the spokes of the wheel, the light-emitting element is arranged inside the decorative element, the controller is electrically connected to the light-emitting element, and the controller is used to logically control the light-emitting element according to user usage requirements or vehicle status information.

2. The luminous wheel finishing control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The luminous wheel finishing control system also includes an energy storage structure, which is electrically connected to the light-emitting element and the controller respectively. The energy storage structure receives instructions from the user through the controller to adjust the working state of the energy storage structure.

3. The luminous wheel finishing control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The energy storage structure is configured as a rechargeable battery pack, which is charged by solar panels or the vehicle's own power system.

4. The luminous wheel finishing control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bright decoration element has an outer cover, the outer cover adopts a light-transmissive polyester plastic structure, and the surface of the outer cover is coated with fluorocarbon paint.

5. The luminous wheel finishing control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bright decoration element has a light sensor, which is used to detect the light intensity of the environment in which the vehicle is located. The light sensor is connected to the controller, and the controller automatically adjusts the brightness or color of the light-emitting element according to the detection information of the light sensor.

6. The luminous wheel finishing control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller is also connected to the driving system of the vehicle, and the controller automatically adjusts the working state of the light emitting element by reading the driving data of the vehicle.

7. The luminous wheel finishing control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light emitting element adopts LED lamp beads.

8. A method for controlling luminous wheel brightening, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Receiving a vehicle key status signal or a vehicle driving status signal through a controller; The light emitting element is controlled to perform different logic controls based on the vehicle key status signal or the vehicle driving status signal, specifically including: When the controller receives a vehicle search signal sent by a vehicle key, the controller controls the light emitting element to display in a highlight mode; When the controller receives an unlocking signal from the vehicle key, the controller controls the light-emitting element to form a light-sensing animation effect, including but not limited to the effects of gradually flashing at different angles, flashing at the same time, and extinguishing; When the controller receives a lock signal from the vehicle key, it controls the light emitting element to produce a gradual change effect of first bright and then dark, so as to indicate that the vehicle has been successfully locked and provide visual feedback; When the controller receives the vehicle speed signal, it controls the light emitting element to produce a variety of brightening effects according to the vehicle speed, including but not limited to: When the vehicle is moving slowly, a soft and continuously changing light effect is set by the light emitting element; When the vehicle starts or stops, a short and eye-catching light effect is set by the light-emitting element; When the vehicle is running at high speed, a smooth and dynamic light effect is set by the light emitting element.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with a luminous wheel finishing control system as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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